Helicopter pilot from Burlington receives warm greeting upon return from Afghanistan By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Ever since he was a young boy, Ryan Calkins said, he knew he wanted to be a helicopter pilot and serve his country in the military. And while military service is fraught with […]
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Pick up a copy of this week’s Burlington Standard Press for a story about a special homecoming for a local helicopter pilot who spent nine months in Afghanistan with a medical evacuation unit. Other top stories include an update on the Burlington Area School District’s process of preparing for a […]
BASD moves ahead with plan to survey residents
District may delay building referendum until November By Alex Johnson Correspondent The process to develop a community survey regarding potential updates and repairs to Burlington Area School District buildings has been set in motion for possible referendum in a year from now. discussed Monday by the Burlington Area School District. […]
City approves purchase of two new police vehicles
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer On the brink of costly repairs to aging police vehicles, the Burlington Common Council authorized the purchase of two new squad cars for the police department at Tuesday’s meeting. The council, which discussed the replacement of two 2013 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles […]
BHS one-act play advances to state
Teamwork rises in show about baseball By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent For Burlington High School’s one-act play, it was only appropriate that teamwork played a part in qualifying for state at Waukesha Catholic Memorial Saturday Presenting “The Baseball Show” by Cynthia Mercati – a show that talks not only about the […]
Veterans Day ceremony is Saturday morning
Burlington’s veterans groups will host a Veterans Day observance Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Ave. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. and will continue through 11 a.m. with an outdoor rifle salute. The public is invited to attend the program.
Local actors take on multiple personalities in Haylofters’ latest production
‘Greater Tuna’ opens Friday night at Malt House Theater By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief “Greater Tuna,” a comedic send-up of small town morals in the tiny town of Tuna, Texas, opens at the Malt House Theater in Burlington Friday night. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this […]
Integrity is key to veterans memorial installation
Process slows as organizers work to verify names for inclusion By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief While organizers originally hoped to have a new veterans memorial in place at Burlington’s Echo Park for Saturday’s Veterans Day observance the focus has switched in recent weeks to ensuring the integrity of the […]
Re-live the thrill of victory
Copies of the Standard Press’ commemorative state champion girls volleyball edition are scheduled to hit newsstands in the Burlington late Wednesday afternoon and will be readily available throughout the community on Thursday. The special edition features six pages dedicated to the Burlington High School girls volleyball team’s WIAA Division 1 […]
City’s new DPW director settles in
Riggs said he was anxious to return to Wisconsin By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When Peter Riggs was introduced as the new Public Works Director for the City of Burlington at an Oct. 21 Common Council meeting, the announcement accomplished some of his long-term goals, and brought him closer to […]
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